Salted Caramel Peanut Cups (Printable Version)

Rich chocolate cups with creamy peanut butter and gooey salted caramel, finished with a touch of sea salt.

# What You Need:

→ Chocolate Layer

01 - 10 oz semisweet or milk chocolate, chopped or chips
02 - 2 tablespoons coconut oil or unsalted butter

→ Peanut Butter Filling

03 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
04 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
05 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Salted Caramel

07 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
09 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
10 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Topping

11 - Flaky sea salt for sprinkling

# How To Make:

01 - Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - Melt chocolate and coconut oil (or butter) together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, or microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between intervals until smooth.
03 - Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon melted chocolate into each liner, tilting to coat the bottom evenly. Chill in the freezer for 10 minutes until set.
04 - In a bowl, combine peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Divide into 12 equal portions and flatten each into a small disc.
05 - In a saucepan over medium heat, melt sugar until golden in color, swirling occasionally without stirring. Add butter and stir until fully melted. Slowly pour in cream (mixture will bubble vigorously), whisk until smooth. Stir in fine sea salt and let cool for 10 minutes.
06 - Place a peanut butter disc onto each chilled chocolate base. Top each with approximately 1 teaspoon of cooled caramel.
07 - Cover each assembled cup with remaining melted chocolate, smoothing the tops to seal.
08 - Sprinkle each cup with flaky sea salt while chocolate is still set but pliable.
09 - Chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes until chocolate is completely set and firm.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • The gooey salted caramel center adds an unexpected twist to classic peanut butter cups
  • Perfect sweet-salty balance that satisfies every craving
  • Easy to make at home with simple ingredients and no special equipment
  • Impressive presentation that looks like it came from a gourmet chocolatier
  • Customizable to suit dietary preferences with simple substitutions
02 -
  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor and smooth texture
  • Make sure the caramel is completely cooled before assembling to prevent melting the chocolate base
  • Flatten the peanut butter discs evenly so the caramel distributes properly
  • Don't skip the flaky sea salt topping—it's essential for the sweet-salty balance
  • Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and prevent the chocolate from absorbing refrigerator odors
  • Let the cups sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving for optimal texture
Go Back